Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job Overview We are hiring an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support maintenance operations at a food manufacturing and packaging facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment to help keep operations running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, proven troubleshooting ability, preventive maintenance experience, and the ability to work on a wide range of manufacturing equipment.

Experience with PLCs, robotic manufacturing controls, welding, fabrication, and high-speed food processing or packaging equipment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial food processing and packaging equipment

Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues

Work on high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment in a production environment

Assist with PLC troubleshooting and basic controls-related maintenance

Support robotic manufacturing equipment and automated production systems

Perform welding and fabrication work to support repairs, modifications, and manufacturing needs

Repair and maintain motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, sensors, and related plant equipment

Read and interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and equipment documentation

Respond to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance needs in a timely manner

Communicate repair updates clearly with maintenance, production, and leadership teams

Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, and company procedures

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Qualifications

Proven mechanical and hands-on industrial maintenance experience

Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment

Preventive maintenance background

Experience with high-speed food processing and/or packaging equipment preferred

Knowledge of programmable logic controls / PLCsUnderstanding of robotic manufacturing controls or automated manufacturing systems preferred

Welding and fabrication experience to assist with equipment repairs and plant needs

Knowledge and work experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments

Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes

Comfortable working in a fast-paced production facility

Strong attention to safety, quality, and equipment reliability

High school diploma or GED required; technical training, trade school, or related certifications are a plus Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance professional with a strong background in manufacturing equipment repair. They should be comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, working around automated equipment, and supporting production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong industrial maintenance experience who enjoys solving equipment problems, working with high-speed machinery, and being a key part of keeping production running.

You should be proficient in:

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills Food and Beverage Manufacturing ISO /208/240/480 Voltage Systems Industrial Robot Programming Electrical Installation Electrical Repair Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment Pneumatics Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repair Skills Industrial Electrical Experience Industrial Electrical Systems Workplace Safety & EHS Management Hydraulic Systems & Components Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Mechanical Systems & Component Repair Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Electrical Schematic Reading Equipment Installation & Wiring Equipment Repair & Maintenance Equipment Installation Machine Safety Inspections industrial